Auto Underwriter

The Opportunity- Are you looking for a caring, collaborative, values-driven workplace with inspiring teammates and leaders? Do you have the ambition and desire to be the best and thrive at the most impactful global insurance provider in the world? Look no further than Zurich Canada.- If you have experience in automobile underwriting and are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.- Zurich Canada is currently looking for an Automobile Underwriter to underwrite new and renewal business.- Reporting to the VP, Automobile and Transportation you will underwrite new and renewal business, regularly interacting with the market, and utilizing The Zurich Way of Underwriting Framework within delegated authority levels on assignments of moderate technical complexity ensuring a high-level service to customer.- This is a unique opportunity to build your knowledge and experience for the future in a supportive environment where your voice matters.- Job Qualifications - What you bring to the table**Required**:

- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 1 or more years of experience in the Insurance or Market Facing area of Banking, Mortgage, Finance,

OR- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2 or more years of experience in the Claims or Underwriting Support area

AND- Knowledge of the insurance industry and the legal and regulatory environment
- Knowledge of underwriting philosophy, techniques, national/local filing regulations and guidelines

**Preferred**:

- Bachelor's Degree with 1 or more years' experience in the automobile underwriting area
- Strong negotiation skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Microsoft Office skills
- Proficiency in the French language
- Verbal and written proficiency in the English language is required in order to facilitate communication with internal and external key stakeholders located outside of Quebec.
- Our Culture- At Zurich, we are proud of our culture. We are passionate about Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging (DEIB). We want you to bring your whole self to work, and we want our employees to be reflective of the communities in which we live and work. Our DIEB initiatives are creating an environment where everyone feels welcome.
- We have a collaborative culture where diversity of thought is valued. We value your input and strive to give our employees the tools they need to make an impact.
- We care about our employees’ well-being and offer a comprehensive health/benefits plan with varying levels of coverage to suit your specific needs and a competitive total compensation package.
- We understand how important it is to rest, recharge and do the things you love. At Zurich, all employees receive a minimum of four weeks of vacation per year to do just that.
- We also understand that employees require time off for personal reasons. Maybe you have an appointment during a workday, a cultural or religious holiday you would like to observe, or you need time off to focus on your mental health. Zurich employees receive four personal days per year to be used at their discretion.
- We are committed to continuous improvement, and offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.
- We care about our communities. Our communities are where our customers, people, and shareholders live and work. While we can be proud of the contribution to society Zurich makes through our core business of insurance, we must also give back to our communities through our talent, time and resources.
- We have won numerous awards for our workplace culture. We are proud to be one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers and to have received Insurance Business Canada’s 5-Star Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award.

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